proximity.

Nearness in space, time or another relevant relationship.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• close proximity
• proximity to a boundary

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Proximity to the boundary shaped where the narrow path could run.

The buildings’ close proximity made the shared passage feel crowded without placing them in contact.

Usage notes

Primary category: setting / description. Forms: Usually uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: spatial orientation, setting description, material description, contrast. Disciplines: descriptive writing, physical setting, spatial analysis. Commonness: moderately common.